child prodigy

I read about this child prodigy a while back that made me speechless. She is an artist and has been one since age 4. Poetry accompanies her artwork.
She is a spiritual child, who shares her connection with god thru her work.

Want to be inspired? Check out her work at her website:

http://www.artakiane.com/

I don't think you have to be very religious to see God makes his presence known through this very talented child. If you're not religious, you can still appreciate the prodigy and work.

Have a blessed day my friends. :)
Gypsy

p.s. I don't know if the site mentions it, but the parents were quoted saying they were not particularly religious people. One day this child woke up literally writing and painting about God.

I don't understand how anyone can deny a higher power when reading this? Is this merely a coincidence? At any rate, this is an awesome story. Unbelievable art! In my studies, I have read that children are much quicker to see into the spiritual realm.
#1- they don't pick it apart like adults. they just welcome it. #2- they just came from there. So it's still familiar.
This child truly has a special gift.

LOL! Evidence of a higher power?

Her drawing skills are quite good! Her sense of color and subject is poor, and the poor poetry detracts from the visual art. I wish I had such drawing skills though.

Everyones a critic.... :rolleyes:

LOL! Evidence of a higher power?

Her drawing skills are quite good! Her sense of color and subject is poor, and the poor poetry detracts from the visual art. I wish I had such drawing skills though.


The girl Is Eleven!! did you even look at all her artwork? :rolleyes: The girl is amazing your just jealous and want to be controversial :p *wink*

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/5439/paintakianepainter6tv.jpg

These are a couple of my favs..she's very good if you ask me

http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/4836/painthope4pe.jpg

http://img461.imageshack.us/img461/4229/homefound1ck.jpg

She's AMAZING!!! Beautiful artwork...inspirational...

The girl Is Eleven!! did you even look at all her artwork? :rolleyes: The girl is amazing your just jealous and want to be controversial



Yes, I looked at her artwork. I think she has very good drawing skills, but I think her sense of color and subject isn't very good. I'm not sure how this is controversial. Saying Shakespeare is trite would be controversial. :rolleyes:

If we are talking specifically about artwork by pre-teens, I much prefer Pablo Picasso's and the work of Alex Nechita. These are examples of people I would possibly be jealous of. As much as you want me to like it, unicorns and waterfalls do not light my artistic fire.

And HARDLY evidence of a higher power! :eek:

Oh wait: I just thought. Its good for a kid. Is that what you want me to say?

.....And HARDLY evidence of a higher power!

Oh wait: I just thought. Its good for a kid. Is that what you want me to say

LOL.....I don't think anyone "WANTED" you to say a particular thing...hehe.
I can see my "higher power" reference ruffled your feathers. That was just my comment and my own personal take. ;) You certainly are entitled to believe and say what you want. AND-I respect that.
We do not all see things from the same point of view. Thankfully. :) You are entitled to like or dislike the art and poetry. I never liked Picasso's work. Great art I suppose, not my taste. So sue me.... Geez, chill out..... :D

LOL.....I don't think anyone "WANTED" you to say a particular thing...hehe.
I can see my "higher power" reference ruffled your feathers. That was just my comment and my own personal take. ;) You certainly are entitled to believe and say what you want. AND-I respect that.
We do not all see things from the same point of view. Thankfully. :) You are entitled to like or dislike the art and poetry. I never liked Picasso's work. Great art I suppose, not my taste. So sue me.... Geez, chill out..... :D

Do you not know it is not considered art unless the artist seemed to have been having a seizure while painting it?

hehe....awww...no....I didn' know that :D ....my bad :)

Do you not know it is not considered art unless the artist seemed to have been having a seizure while painting it?

What? Seizure while painting it? Where did you read that?

What? Seizure while painting it? Where did you read that?
Just a comment on how some "art" is nothing more than paint spattered on a canvas...

Just a comment on how some "art" is nothing more than paint spattered on a canvas...

Really? What art?

Really? What art?
Some abstract art for instance.

Oh, you mean art movements.

I really like a lot of abstract art. Jackson Pollack if you want to call him abstract I really like. However there are other abstract artists that I've never really liked, Rothko for example. I think his use of color is very asthetic, but he never really did anything for me.

Ok, this thread is off topic now. I apologize.

LOL! Evidence of a higher power?

Her drawing skills are quite good! Her sense of color and subject is poor, and the poor poetry detracts from the visual art. I wish I had such drawing skills though.

Considering her age, I am not sure why exactly you feel that way about her sense of colour... her peers are scribbling with pencil crayons. Imagine when she's an adult...

Her work is definitely not my taste at all, but it certainly evidences significant talent.

I think her talent for realistic drawing is very very good. Like I stated earlier, I wish I had the abiltity for realistic drawing like that. Her colors don't blend correctly I don't think. The highlights are almost garish. She should try a different medium, like drypoint etching or woodcuts. I think they would be fantastic.

Her artwork is nice, she has talent. I don't like her poetry. I think a lot of the greats started young, that's not unusual.

Bet her parents are cashing in.

I don't know, the website is far from humble.

I just find it fascinating that someone so young can wake up and start doing something most of us can't; without formal training. I'm fairly creative and can draw halfway decent, but I don't have the ability to pick up a palette and begin painting something that others would eventually recognize.

I realize I made reference to God, but that is just how I personally feel when I read about her. Doesn't mean you have to feel that way, or even like it. I see a beautiful sunset and see God.. that is just me.

There is so much ugliness in the world. So much pain, sufferring, heartache, greed, loss, darkness, etc. I just saw a little girl shining her light on the world in her own way as being inspirational and worth sharing with whomever might appreciate it. Wasn't my intention to start a religous debate, artistic debate or offend anyone.

She may not be the "best" artist or even a prodigy in someone's opinion. What inspires me is that she is so young, and already knows her path in life. She walks that path daily, doing what she feels destined to do. Whether or not she uses the best colors matters not to me. It's her story that gets to me.

Her artwork is nice, she has talent. I don't like her poetry. I think a lot of the greats started young, that's not unusual.

Bet her parents are cashing in.

I don't know, the website is far from humble.

I can't find the reference at the moment, but most of the money she makes is donated to various charities. I wish I could find the article.

I saw what you're talking about Gypsy, but I'm not that convinced. The reason I say this is because how the website is designed. It's very boasting and not serene like you'd think (according to her values). I'm sure she's a sweet young girl, but look at her site again, it could have been done more tastefully. That's just my opinion.

WOW!!! awesome....and I am glad that she is still a child and not afraid to resist conventional thoughts on color.....she is a child and paints thru a childs eyes....

I thought kilimanjaro and intime were joking! :eek: Seriously. What is wrong with you two? Her work is as good as Picasso's was when he was 15 and, as much as I love Pollack's work, this kid's creations are right up there. Her use of colour, by the way, is fabulous. And, considering the fact that the lion drawing was done when she was age 7, is fantastic.

eta: You don't have to *like* her work but to deny the talent is, at best, silly.

I said she had talent. Read what I said.

You did -- I think it was just the cynical undertones of your post (saying her parents are cashing in on her) that caused me to lump you with kilimanjaro.

You don't see that it's about selling her work?

You don't see that it's about selling her work?

No, actually. I thought it was about sharing this incredible talent with the world. If I was her mother I would be absolutely stunned by this gift and, yes, I would want to share it with everyone.

Ok, here's my opinion. If they're so religious and it's real, they wouldn't market in the way that they have. That has nothing to do with talent, pride or anything else. I was turned off to the marketing factor. That's it. I would have more respect for them if it was a webpage like your own; simple, honest and real.

Ok, here's my opinion. If they're so religious and it's real, they wouldn't market in the way that they have. That has nothing to do with talent, pride or anything else. I was turned off to the marketing factor. That's it. I would have more respect for them if it was a webpage like your own; simple, honest and real.
So religous people cant make a living now and be proud of their accomplishments?

Look, I'm sorry if I'm the only person here that is disappointed that it wasn't presented in a more subtle way. Now, this young girl is basically working.

So religous people cant make a living now and be proud of their accomplishments?

agree...if you are religious, are you supposed to be poor and not strive for wealth? i think not. i don't get that perspective. so....someone can do what some might consider immoral or tasteless things and market them and be billionaires but a spiritual person can not do the same? what's wrong with that picture? how bout equal opportunity at least? ;)

... so you shouldn't use clever marketing if you are religious? that's not right.....maybe since they are "religious" they should just be very humble :rolleyes: and just open their home to show the artwork.....and never sell any of it. maybe take donations in a tin cup. or how about just giving ALL the art away to charities and let the family live like paupers. now that would be humble.....or just plain stupid. we have brains for some reason and individual talents. it takes $$ to live on this planet. and also to help others. i will never believe that someones choice of beliefs should limit them to poverty.....plahh...religious or not.

You all need to just calm down. This is MY opinion and I do not appreciate being beat up because I have expressed myself. Yes, religious people do deserve to make a living, however, do it TASTEFULLY (it's not clever, it's screaming sell, sell, sell) and for heaven sake, don't put an 11 year old to work. They have her signing and numbering, it's a business.

And do you think she's picked even half the subject matter of her own accord. Oh I know I'll ruffle some more feathers here by saying it probably was her blood sucking mother who told her to paint the politically correct paintings. She on the other hand most likely chose the lion, and the flower. That's how 11 year old white as snow girls think. They don't think about elderly black women.

There, I've said it. I don't wish to offend anyone, again this is MY opinion. Please accept it gracefully and disagree if you must.

yeah, ok, i disagree...lol.

Now that's cool. lol

You know, I was thinking about this as I was getting ready for work today and I had a thought. I could be totally wrong and I guess I'll never know if this is true or not but my thought is that there's no way she'd have touched as many lives as she has if her family had just quietly opened their home to a few people.

I also wonder who came up with the marketing strategy. Granted, her parents have allowed it but, somehow, I doubt they got together one day and said to each other, "Hey, I know! Let's charge $400,000 for our daughter's paintings and see if someone'll actually pay it!"

Kelley,
I was thinking the same thing. If she didn't market her talent and message, how would she reach so many lives? I do feel the possibility for exploiting her talent is there, but that doesn't mean it's what's happening. Hard to know without being a fly on the wall of that home.

She is a driven little girl. She herself says she gets up at 4am to paint before the siblings awaken, so she can enjoy the quiet. She shows a level of maturity beyond her age, and I doubt she's being forced to do this stuff. Only they know for sure "who is driving her".

It says she donates a large portion of the profits to charity. If this is true, her marketing herself as such was a positive influence on others thru her donations. Talented kids get exploited by parents all the time in sports, music, acting, etc...... It doesn't diminish the talent or that child's inner desire to do what their doing.

So religous people cant make a living now and be proud of their accomplishments?


E_C, I just sent you a kiss and a big (((((HUG)))))))....!

Again, missed the point completely.

I thought kilimanjaro and intime were joking! :eek: Seriously. What is wrong with you two? Her work is as good as Picasso's was when he was 15 and, as much as I love Pollack's work, this kid's creations are right up there. Her use of colour, by the way, is fabulous. And, considering the fact that the lion drawing was done when she was age 7, is fantastic.

eta: You don't have to *like* her work but to deny the talent is, at best, silly.

Actually, I didn't deny her talent. I said she was very very talented, she draws amazingly well. Do you know how to read? Or do you see what you want?

I think comparing her to Picasso or Pollock is a definetly over the top. :eek:

Since you asked, I assure you, I am well read. My education is in English -- which reminds me: the spelling is "definitely," not "definetly." Thanks for giving me a chuckle this morning. Moving right along...

I am also quite familiar with Picasso's progression in artistic maturity from boyhood throughout his life. If you, too, are familiar with his work, it is easy to see that this little girl's use of colour in, "The Separation" is comparable to Picasso's colour and lighting in "The Barefoot Girl" (1895 -- painted at age 13). He matured artistically, as will she, in all likelihood.

Now. If you can read, you will see that I disagree with your opinion of her use of colour, not her ability to draw.

The greats -- Pollack and Van Gogh, to name a few -- were continually criticized by those who thought their work wasn't particularly remarkable. Hahaha! That's actually pretty funny, come to think of it!

Now. If you can read, you will see that I disagree with your opinion of her use of colour, not her ability to draw.



Thanks for giving me a chuckle! Its great use of color...if you like paint by number works. :)

Good one :)

it's a shame kilimanjaro can't claim the creative rights for coming up with it... sheesh, if you're going to try to pretend you're pithy, at least show a little effort and attempt to create your own material instead of borrowing a line from an article that's nearly two years old.

:rolleyes:

Ahh, now THAT was a good one -- and very pithy, dear Em!

ok points laid out

pithiness exuded

use of colour arguments made

if ya'll would like to start a thread on the many facets and points of artistry.....please do so. but please leave out the comments and insults.

i'm not going to go in and mod anything as of right now, because i think it's a moot point to attempt to do so.

but gang, either start a new thread and be polite (when telling someone they're wrong) or just don't comment at all.

it's a shame kilimanjaro can't claim the creative rights for coming up with it... sheesh, if you're going to try to pretend you're pithy, at least show a little effort and attempt to create your own material instead of borrowing a line from an article that's nearly two years old.

:rolleyes:

Actually, I don't know the article to which you are referring, but I actually took it from an episode of "Antiques Roadshow." I don't know which one, which city, but during breaks between the presentations, there are shots of people lined up at tables with their goods and wares. There was a shot of a lady at the paintings booth looking for an appraisal on her painting and the appraiser laughed and asked if it was paint by number. That's, in fact, where I got it from. Its possible the writer of the article I've never read got it from the same place. I'm not saying that is impossible.

Just to clarify, I wasn't poking fun at an 11 year old girl. I was poking fun at certain others artistic sensibilities.

Good job K. :)